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Farming News: new calf boat, Kerry vote and a dog attack on Galway flock
Rachel Donovan
A potential new calf boat, next Monday's Kerry vote and a devastating dog attack on sheep in Co Galway are among this week's topics on the Farming News Podcast.
12 December 2024 News
Common sense needed on new calf transport proposals - Mullooly
Limiting animal road journey times, increasing space allowances on lorries and minimum travel ages are among the new calf transport proposals.
11 December 2024 News
Farmers on red alert to stave off bird flu
As of last Friday 6 December, poultry farmers have had to put in place a number of bio-security measures to reduce the risk of bird flu.
Straw Incorporation Measure payments begin to issue
Payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure will be visible in farmers’ bank accounts in the coming days.
11 December 2024 News
Protest: UK farmers return to Westminster over inheritance tax changes
Farmers continue to protest this week, as the UK government sticks to its plans to impose new inheritance tax rules.
11 December 2024 News
Live animal crib opened at Mansion House
The live animal crib is a joint initiative between Dublin City Council and the IFA.
11 December 2024 News
Commission approves €100/ha tillage scheme for Irish farmers
Under the scheme, the aid will consist of limited amounts in the form of direct grants.
11 December 2024 News
Straw Incorporation Measure payments begin to issue
Payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure will be visible in farmers’ bank accounts in the coming days.
11 December 2024 News
Four farmers named on latest tax defaulters' list
Failure to lodge income tax returns and the under-declaration of capital acquisitions tax were the reasons farmers ended up on Revenue's tax defaulters list.
10 December 2024 News
Conservation works under way on Black Islands of Lough Ree
Lough Ree is Ireland's number one hotspot for breeding waterbirds, such as the curlew, lapwing, redshank and oystercatcher.
10 December 2024 News
'Smuggling' of animals into NI against bluetongue rules condemned by UFU
The smuggling of animals has become a serious threat putting Northern Ireland at risk of bringing in bluetongue.
10 December 2024 News
Temperatures of -3°C for all except eastern seaboard
Met Éireann has said there will be a sharp to severe frost forming with icy stretches.
10 December 2024 News